The Blue Room, looking toward the southeast.

White House first floor. The Blue Room is the oval room at center.

The Blue Room is a large, central, oval-shaped room in the United States White House residence. It is traditionally decorated with carpet, drapes, and upholstery in shades of blue and used as a formal reception room. With the Yellow Oval Room above it and the Diplomatic Reception Room below it, the Blue Room is one of three oval rooms in James Hoban's original design for the White House. Image File history File links White-house-floor1-blue-room. ... Image File history File links White-house-floor1-blue-room. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2500x1722, 836 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): East Room (White House) Blue Room (White House) Red Room (White House) Green Room (White House... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2500x1722, 836 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): East Room (White House) Blue Room (White House) Red Room (White House) Green Room (White House... An oval or ovoid was originally an egg shape (from Latin OVVM); it is now usually used to refer to ellipses, but can also mean any similar shape, such as egg shapes or race-course shapes (a semicircle on either side of a quadrilateral). ... The southern side of the White House The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States of America. ... White House ground floor. ... James Hoban James Hoban (1762-1831) was born in Desart, near Callan County Kilkenny, Ireland. ...

The room is approximately 30 feet by 40 feet. It has six doors, which open into the Cross Hall, Green Room, Red Room, and South Portico. The Cross Hall, looking east. ... The Green Room, looking southeast. ... The Red Room, looking northwest. ...

Furnishings

Eight pieces of the gilded furniture suite from the administration of James Monroe help furnish the room, including a bergerè (an armchair with enclosed sides). A marble-top center table has been in the White House since it was purchased by Monroe in 1817. A gilded bronze clock also remains. Gilding is the art of spreading gold, either by mechanical or by chemical means, over the surface of a body for the purpose of ornament. ... James Monroe (April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was the fifth (1817–1825) President of the United States and author of the Monroe Doctrine. ... Look up chair in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up Table on Wiktionary, the free dictionary Table can refer to any of several things: Table (furniture) Table (verb) in a legislature Mathematical table Table (information), including spreadsheets, etc. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Assorted ancient bronze castings found as part of a cache, probably intended for recycling. ... A wall clock A (from the Latin cloca, bell) is an instrument for measuring time, usually for measuring time of intervals less than a day--as opposed to a calendar. ...

The early 19th-century French chandelier is made of gilded-wood and cut glass, encircled with acanthus leaves. George P. A. Healy's 1859 portrait of John Tyler hangs on the west wall above the Monroe sofa. A chandelier in the U.S. vice presidents ceremonial office in the The Old Executive Office Building on the White House grounds. ... Thanks alot dousadechebags blah blah blah, this is what i think of who updated this ... 1859 (MDCCCLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar). ... John Tyler (March 29, 1790 – January 18, 1862) was the tenth (1841-1845) President of the United States. ...

The sapphire blue fabric used for the draperies and furniture covering is similar in color to fabric used in the room in 1800s. The silk upholstery fabric retains the gold eagle medallion on the chair backs which was adapted from the depiction of one of the Monroe-era chairs in a portrait of James Monroe. Sapphire (from Hebrew: ספּיר Sapir) is the single-crystal form of aluminium oxide (Al2O3), a mineral known as corundum. ... Events and Trends Beginning of the Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815). ... Silk weaver Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. ... Genera Several, see below. ... A medallion is a piece of metal, usually carved or engraving, that is used as a medal, or worn on the body as a special symbol. ...

The blue satin draperies were derived from an early 19th century French source. The walls were hung with a light gold wallpaper adapted from an early 19th century American wallpaper with French influences. The upper border is a blue drapery swag; the lower border along the chair rail is blue and gold with rosettes. Installation of a new oval carpet, based on early 19th century designs, completed the renovation project. The design was adapted from an original design for a neoclassical English carpet of about 1815, the period of the furnishings acquired by President James Monroe for the Blue Room. Mary Cassatts painting of two ladies drinking tea in a room with red-blue striped wallpapers. ... The term swag may refer to one of the following: A wreath or garland suspended from two points, also fabric hung from two points A subsidence in the ground Goods taken by a thief or burglar; compare loot In Australia and NZ, a swag is the traditional roll of belongings... A Dado rail is a type of moulding fixed to an interior wall about 120 cm to 150 cm above the floor. ... Thalea funerary stela, decorated with three rosette designs. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Rug making. ... The Battle of New Orleans 1815 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

History

The ellipic salon

During the administration of John Adams, the Blue Room served as the south entrance hall. During the administration of James Madison, architect Benjamin Latrobe designed a suite of classical-revival furniture for the room, but the furnishings were destroyed in the fire of 1814 (see War of 1812). When the White House was rebuilt, President James Monroe redecorated the room in the French Empire style, which has remained the style ever since. John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was the first (1789–1797) Vice President of the United States, and the second President of the United States, whose term lasted from 1797 to 1801. ... James Madison (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was the fourth (1809–1817) President of the United States. ... Benjamin Henry Latrobe (May 1, 1764 - September 3, 1820) was an architect best known for his design of the United States Capitol. ... Lazienkowski Palace in Warsaw The neoclassical movement that produced Neoclassical architecture began in the mid-18th century, as a reaction against both the surviving Baroque and Rococo styles, and as a desire to return to the perceived purity of the arts of Rome, the more vague perception (ideal) of Ancient... 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... The War of 1812 (in Britain, the American War of 1812 to 1815), was fought between the United States and British Empire from 1812 to 1815, on land in North America and at sea around the world. ... Empire is an early 19th century style of architecture and furniture design that and originates from Napoleons rule of France. ...

Martin Van Buren had the room decorated in blue in 1837, and it has remained the tradition ever since, although each administration renews the decor to one degree or another. Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862), nicknamed Old Kinderhook, was the eighth President of the United States. ... | Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1837 - 1901) 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Truman renovation and later refurnishings

The Blue Room was one of many rooms completely gutted and rebuilt during the renovations of the Harry Truman administration. The addition of the Truman Balcony provided shade to the oval portico outside the Blue Room. For the victim of Mt. ... Categories: Architectural elements | Stub ...

The current furnishings in the Blue Room are the result of a renovation and refurbishing completed in 1995 by the Committee for the Preservation of the White House. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• White House Web site for the Blue Room